Colin’s personal field guide to the city’s best burgers. Forty-nine stops. A few years of delicious research. One very personal list.
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A few years ago, I set out to find the best burger in New York City. This was a personal passion project and I kept my list private. Now I’m sharing it publicly so others can participate.
IMO, there’s almost nothing better than a perfectly cooked burger. NYC has the best food in the world, and definitely the best burgers.
If you’re in Manhattan, this list should help you find where to go next:
Let’s find your next burger ↓Tap a numbered pin to see the burger. Numbers match Colin’s rankings.
Distances are approximate and measured in a straight line, not walking distance. Pins use the listed branch; check current hours before heading out. Ronnie’s Pronto is a changing pop-up and isn’t pinned. Your location is used only for this visit.
Tap any burger for the full order: a quick read, its score, and where to find it. Scores are personal and follow your original ranking.
49 burger photographs · 47 sourced online and 2 supplied by Colin. Original photo sources are listed through the footer link.
